Famous names replacing the stations on the Merseyrail network map may seem a bizarre concept

Famous names replacing the stations on the Merseyrail network map may seem a bizarre concept.

But five years on the distinctive artwork called Centre of the Universe continues to exert a hold over fascinated locals and visitors, and it still sells all over the world.

LFC captain Steven Gerrard is featured at Huyton; Blues legend Dixie Dean at Birkenhead and comic Ken Dodd at Lime Street, where his statue stands.

They are among the 150-plus celebrity names on the network diagram.

Woolton-based designer Graeme Currie conceived the image in time for Liverpool's Capital of Culture year, 2008, as public art for display in the city's stations. It's still on display at the Moorfields entrance hall.

But the idea went from strength to strength – and art prints, tea towels, bags and postcards depicting the diagram continue to sell online and at stores throughout the region.

"It's very fulfilling when you set up your own micro-business with an idea you can be passionate about," said Graeme. "I still get orders from all over the country and regularly replenish Made Here at MetQuarter, Tate Liverpool, Waterstones, Blueprint at the Bluecoat and the new museum."

Hubcapmap will continue to trade at quality craft fairs through the year including the St George’s Hall Christmas event, selling the special edition Writers Map which was launched in 2012.

Centre of the Universe is available to buy at Graeme's website www.hubcapmap.com as well as the outlets above.